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Got it fixed. Thanks for the help.

I have just finished a clean install of Windows 7 64 bit on my computer. I backed up using Carbonite Online, Acronis True Image Home along with manual backups on a external HDD. After saving I noticed that the text all .doc extensions were "fragmented" for want of a better description. In restoring to the new system, I used portions of all three backups as I thought best. When I open .doc files on the new installation, the files are still fragmented. I can use Notepad or MS Word to open these files however I find that I can make small text changes and re-save the Doc under a new file name and the text is still fragmented. I can operate OK under these conditions however it is an impediment to efficiency. I have reinstalled clean again and the same thing happens. My old system was 32 bit, however I have been assured that the 64 bit system was the best way to go. Can anyone analyze my problem and send help? Thanks in advance. Ted Intel e6600 Core 2 Duo @3.4 GHz Noctua NH-U12P Cooler ASUS P5Q Pro EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 640 MB Clock 660 MHz WD Black Caviar 1TB SATA II WD VRap 150 GB SATA 3.0Gb/s (For Flight Sim) Corsair CMPSU 550W Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit

Thanks guys for the good info. Since I have 931 GBs available, I will partition to two and dedicate a couple of hundred GBs for any contingencies. Ted

I appreciate the good info. You have given me something to think about. Thanks for your time. Ted

Yes I appreciate the help, but I still don't know what specific files have to be installed in the OS partition. What files do you have? I replaced the HDD in my present rig with a WD Caviar Black 1TB SATA II ( I want two partitions, 1 for OS and the other for data), and a WD VelociRaptor 150 GB HDD SATA II (for Flight Simulation). So - here is what I want: A new clean install. In my WD 1TB HDD I want two partitions. I want to install in the first partition the OS and only the necessary files in order to allow me to reinstall or upgrade with out disturbing the data files. In the second partition I want all of the data files. In the WD VRap, which is still empty, I want to install just my MS Flight Simulator. I appreciate any help that you can give especially the guidance on the files that I need to install with the OS. Intel e6600 Core 2 Duo @4.00GHz Noctua NH-U12P Cooler ASUS P5Q Pro EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 640 MB Clock 660 MHz WD Caviar Black 1TB SATA II WD VelociRaptor 150 GB HDD SATA II Corsair CMPSU 550W Windows 7, 64 bit

But is it correct that those files:Program Files, Program Files (x86), Users and Perflogs have to be installed in the same partition as the OS?

I am planning to install Windows 7, 64 bit on a 1TB HDD in one of two partitions. I have read space allowance recommendations for from 20 GB to 50 GBs. I understand that along with the OS, there are several additional files that have to be installed in that same partition, ie. Program Files, Program Files (x86), Users and Perflogs. If this is correct, wouldn't it be prudent to allow more space than that? If that is not correct, how do I force these files to go to the other partition during installation.